82 Acres Brings Wine Country Bounty to Southeast Portland

"Items that come from Abbey Road Farm's 82-acre property are italicized on the menu, like eggs, tomatoes, sunchokes, and calendula flowers. The winery's verjus, or unfermented wine, is used to marinate beets and turned into a gelée to pair with oysters."

"Vegetables with creative touches, like chicory salad with black olive caramel and charred oranges ($18), really shine. The mussel escabeche toast ($18) is ideal for kicking off a meal, with rich saffron aioli and heaping fresh herbs."

"Abbey Road Farm raises its own pigs, so if there's a pork chop on special, order it. It's perfectly pink inside with a delicate golden crust. During my visit, the pork was paired with Carolina gold rice, leek, and apple."

"Every item on the menu has a suggested Abbey Road Farm wine pairing, from softly bubbly Blanc de Blanc to juicy gamay. Though it's not listed on the menu, ask for half-glasses so you can pair a little wine with each dish."

82 Acres is a farm-to-table restaurant connected to Carlton's Abbey Road Farm, a working estate winery. Chef Will Preisch leads the kitchen, visible through an open design. The rustic-industrial space features corrugated metal and farm photography. Menu items sourced from the 82-acre property are italicized, including eggs, tomatoes, sunchokes, and flowers. Standout dishes include vegetable preparations like chicory salad with black olive caramel and charred oranges, mussel escabeche toast with saffron aioli, and pork chops from the farm's own pigs. Every menu item includes suggested Abbey Road Farm wine pairings. The restaurant excels with creative vegetables and hearty meat entrees, though vegetarian options are limited.

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